I enjoy all of Anne Lamott's work but Bird by Bird, her book on creative writing is my favorite. It's been so phenomenally since publication in 1994 that a 25th Anniversary Edition was released in 2019.
Available as an eBook and eAudiobook
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Big Magic offers creative insights from the author of Eat, Pray, Love.
Cultivating Your Creative Life by Alena Hennessy
Creativity and wonder mingle in this multifaced book!
Show Your Work by Austin Kleon
Big Magic offers creative insights from the author of Eat, Pray, Love.
Creativity and wonder mingle in this multifaced book!
A fun book that offers a creative approach to business pursuits.
Art on the Rocks by F. Sehnaz Bac
Interested in meditative art? Find a smooth stone, grab some paint, and create a mandala you can hold in your hand.
Garden Made by Stephanie Whitney
Get creative outdoors by making unique garden art!
The Drawing Lesson by Mark Crilley
This Teen Graphic Novel offers drawing techniques. A great title for young aspiring artists!
The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll
Organize creatively using the bullet journal method. Use a bullet journal or a free online template to print bullet paper. Use your imagination to design your own calendar or keep track of books to be read, story ideas, films to watch, or healthy habits.
The Zen of Creativity by John Daido Loori
Ancient Buddist techniques to inspire creativity.
FCPL patrons can also access free eResouces from home.
Interested in meditative art? Find a smooth stone, grab some paint, and create a mandala you can hold in your hand.
Get creative outdoors by making unique garden art!
This Teen Graphic Novel offers drawing techniques. A great title for young aspiring artists!
Organize creatively using the bullet journal method. Use a bullet journal or a free online template to print bullet paper. Use your imagination to design your own calendar or keep track of books to be read, story ideas, films to watch, or healthy habits.
Ancient Buddist techniques to inspire creativity.
FCPL patrons can also access free eResouces from home.
Universal Classes includes seventeen different writing classes like Creative Writing Workshop, Creative Writing 101, Novel Writing 101, and more!
ArtistWorks has video-based art and music lessons. Learn about art, music theory, scratch, vocal techniques, or how to plan an instrument from a professional. Sign up for free piano, guitar, ukulele, mandoline, or even harmonica lessons. ArtistWorks also offers instruction on drums and band instruments. These are great resources for students!
And FCPL's Great Courses offers downloadable audiobooks like Becoming a Great Essayist, Understanding the Fundamentals of Music, The Art of Reading, and many more.
Alicia Cavitt
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